Dear Prospective Surrogates,

You are a truly special person to consider helping another family to grow.  Carrying a baby for another couple can be a very satisfying experience, bringing with it many anticipated and unexpected rewards. However, it is also challenging. Our goal, at A to Z, is to guide you to make a decision that you feel comfortable with.  The following are some questions you should ask yourself before moving forward with the surrogacy process.

• Why do I want to carry a baby for someone else? 

• How important/attractive is the financial payment?

• What impact might this have on my family?

• Am I prepared to take on the physical risks of pregnancy? 

• Will my friends, family and co-workers be supportive?

• What will be important to me about the intended parents?  (age? religion? marital status?) 

Some of our requirements/qualifications are listed here:

• Must have given birth to at least one child and be raising that child

• Must be between the ages of 21-39

• Must be a healthy height and weight, within normal body-mass index

• Must not smoke nor have used tobacco products for at least three months

• No serious medical problems during pregnancy or delivery

• No pre-term deliveries before 36 weeks (unless in the event of multiples)

• No abnormal pap within last 3 years

• You and your husband/partner must be willing to be medically tested

• You and your husband/partner must be willing to undergo psychological evaluation

• Must be able to provide A to Z Consulting with previous delivery/ OB records

• No criminal history of any kind

Please contact us for more information about sharing your surrogacy journey with A to Z Consulting.